Fees

Standard Fees That Apply to All Permits for All Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Gas, Fire, & Zoning Permit

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Administrative fee to issue a permit$40$50
Technology fee per permit$5$5
Reinspection fee$35$50
Beginning work without a permit$75$150
Reissuance fee for permits that have become invalid
(expired, plan changes, model changes, etc.)
$40$50


Building

In addition to the Administrative and Technology fees, to issue the permit

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Residential - 1 and 2 family dwellings, additions, garages, sheds, governed by the building code$6 per 100 square ft$10 per 100 square feet
Residential - Alterations, repairs, piers, fences$10 per $1K value$15 per $1K value
Residential - Pools, hot tubs, and spas (above-ground)$10 per $1K value$75
Residential - Pools, hot tubs, and spas (in-ground)$10 per $1K value$15
Business, Institutional, Assembly, Education, Storage, Factory, Industrial, Hazardous Storage or Occupancy - new square footage$10 per 100 square feet$10 per 100 square feet
Business, Institutional, Assembly, Education, Storage, Factory Industrial, Hazardous Storage or Occupancy - alterations and repairs$15 per $1K value$15 per $1K value
Farm Buildings$2 per 100 square feet$5 per 100 square feet
Moving a structure within, through, into or from the City$50 to $500$10 per 100 square feet
Demolitions - per structure$25$50
Demolitions - per structure, additional fee if connected to public utilities$25$50
Tents and other temporary structures - 900 square feet and over, and/or occupied by 50 or more people$15$50
Mobile home - new or replacement$20$50


Signs

Regulated by Uniform Statewide Building Code and Zoning Ordinance

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
1 to 99 square feet$50$60
100 to 299 square feet$75$75
300 square feet and over$100$100
Repair sign$20$50


Amusement Devices 

(fees set by Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, increase effective 7/1/2022)

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Each small mechanical ride or inflatable amusement device$8.75$13.75
Each circular ride, institutional trampoline, or flat-ride$13.75$18.75
Less than 20 feet in height, except concession go-karts. Each spectacular ride that cannot be inspected as a circular ride or flat-ride due to complexity or height, except zip lines$18.75$25
Each zip line (each portion from launch point to landing point is considered a separate zip line and each zip line between a launch point and landing point also considered a separate zip line) (New fee)N/A$37.50
Each coaster that exceeds 30 feet in height$50$50
Each coaster that exceeds 60 feet in height (New fee)N/A$100


Other Fees

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Certificate of Occupancy fee$30$50
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: Residential$35$50
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: Commercial$35$100
Rat free certification$35$50
Appeal to Board of Building Code Appeals$25$200


Plan Review

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Residential 1 and 2 family additions and alterations - attached and detached
0-1,999 square feet
$15$50
Residential 1 and 2 family additions and alterations - attached and detached
2,000 square feet and over
$20$75
Residential 1 and 2 new family structures$40$100
Model plan review fee - additional option sets (new fee)N/A$40 for every additional option set
All other structures - Commercial$25 per 1,000 square feet with maximum $500$25 per 1,000 square feet with maximum $500
Commercial alterations not involving square footage$35$50


Plan Review

Existing structures when altered - Commercial

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
0 to 2,499 square feet$25$50
2,500 to  4,999 square feet$50$75
5,000 to  7,499 square feet$75$100
7,500 to  9,999 square feet$100$125
10,000 to  12,499 square feet$125$150
12,500 to  14,999 square feet$150$175
15,000 to  17,499 square feet$175$200
17,500 square feet and over$200$225


Fire Plan Review

For fire protection, suppression and alarm systems

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Small review$35$50
Medium review$125$125
Large review$250$250


Fire

Fee DescriptionFee
Fire Permit$40 plus $6 per each additional $1,000 in value
Fire & Life and Safety Annual Inspection$50 per year
Fire Code Operational Permit$50 per Target hazard per year


Plumbing

In addition to the Administrative and Technology fees

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Each fixture (e.g., water line, drain piping, sewer, manhole, etc.)$5 each$7 each
Storm drain inspections, per trip fee$20 each trip$50 each trip


Electrical

In addition to the Administrative and Technology fees

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Temporary power pole$15 each$50 each
New service - includes all circuits and outlets: 
A. Single-phase
$15 per 50 amps$25 per 50 amps
New service - includes all circuits and outlets:
B. Three-phase
$20 per 50 amps for first 1,000 amps
and
$10 per 50 amps over 1,000 amps
$25 per 50 amps
Change of service - (additional fees required for circuits):
A. Single-phase
$7.50 per 50 amps$12.50 per 50 amps
Change of service - (additional fees required for circuits):
B. Three-phase
$10 per 50 amps for first 1,000 amps
and
$5 per 50 amps over1,000 amps
$12.50 per 50 amps
Circuits - repairs; alterations: 0 to 30 amps$3 each$5 each
Circuits - repairs; alterations: 31 to  60 amps$4 each$6 each
Circuits - repairs; alterations: 61 to 100 amps$5 each$7 each
Circuits - repairs; alterations: 101 to 200 amps$10 each$10 each
Circuits - repairs; alterations: Over 200 amps$15 each$15 each
Circuits - repairs; alterations: Per meter base$5 each$5 each
Pool bonding$30$40
Early electrical release$25 to $50$50
Reconnection of service$40$40


Mechanical & Gas

In addition to the Administrative and Technology fees

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
For every $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof$6 per $1000 value$8 per $1000 value
Gas outlet$2 each$7 each
Temporary release for gas service$50 for non-residential$50 for non-residential


Refunds

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Building Permits25% to 75% of permitsPermit cost less $50 administrative fee, No refunds of $50 or less


Land Development

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Residential final subdivision (construction) plan$1,120$2,000 plus $50 per lot
Residential subdivision plat, per lot$175$175
Non-residential final subdivision (construction) plan$1,120$2,000 plus $50 per lot
Non-residential final subdivision plat, per lot$175$175
Residential final (construction) site plan (for multi-family)$1,120 plus $25 per lot$2,000 plus $50 per unit
Non-residential final (construction) site plan, plus $200 per acre, or portion thereof$1,120 plus $100 per disturbed acre$2,000 plus $200 per disturbed acre
Fee for review of Phase I Environmental Site assessments$1,600$1,600
Fee for review of Phase II Environmental Site assessments$2,300$2,300
Site plan review for single-family residential in-fill lots / non-curb and gutter (new fee)N/A$100
Plan revisions (new fee)N/A$100 per sheet
Subdivision inspection fee2% of total construction cost2% of total construction cost
Site plan inspection fee5% up to $10,000 plus 2% over $10,000 of total construction cost5% up to $10,000 plus 2% over $10,000 of total construction cost


Civil Permits Fees

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Residential driveway$30$50
Stormwater permit$150$200
Noise permit$150$200
Franchise utility$50$100
Fence in drainage easement$30$50
Flatwork in drainage easement$30$50
Test holes - ($2,000 bond per hole) In grass areas$50 per hole$50 per hole
Test holes - ($2,000 bond per hole) In pavement$50 per hole$100 per hole
Encroachment on impoundment easement$30$50
Logging entrance ($8,000 bond)$50$200
Dumpster in right of way$50$50
Parking in right of way$50$100
Traffic Control$50$100
Tree removal$30$50
Pipe through curb drain$30$50


Land Disturbance

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Commercial site < 1 acre outside a common plan of development$209$209
Commercial site < 1 acre within a common plan of development > 1 acre$209$209
Commercial/Subdivision > 1 acres and < 5 acres$1,944$1,944
Commercial/Subdivision > 5 acres < 10 acres$2,448$2,448
Commercial/Subdivision > 10 acres and < 50 acres$3,240$3,240
Commercial/Subdivision > 50 acres and < 100 acres$4,392$4,392
Commercial/Subdivision > 100 acres$6,912$6,912
Single-family residential, per lot, < 5 acres$209$209


Land Disturbance

Statewide Construction General Permit Annual Maintenance Fee

Fee DescriptionOld FeeNew Fee
Commercial site < 1 acre outside a common plan of development.$0$0
Commercial site < 1 acre within a common plan of development > 1 acre$50$50
Commercial/Subdivision > 1 acre and < 5 acres$400$400
Commercial/Subdivision > 5 acres < 10 acres$500$500
Commercial/Subdivision > 10 acres and < 50 acres$650$650
Commercial/Subdivision > 50 acres and < 100 acres$900$900
Commercial/Subdivision > 100 acres$1,400$1,400
Single-family residential, per lot, < 5 acres$0$0